I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation
Recent Examples on the WebDrone video later showed cars littering a nearby road, some of them burned-out.—Anna Schecter, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2023 For months, Rahman had been urging the city to replace the broken and burned-out lights around the playground behind the center so children could play there in the evening.—Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023 Detecting disconnection Stressed, burned-out or discouraged employees often are the first to look for a way to leave the company.—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
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